fredrogers

Sisu- I think you just renewed my faith that some conservatives might have a sense of humor. If so: Trask- nice to see the inferiority complex is still going strong. Glad SC and I could help you feel better about yourself. <virtual hug>

Seriously?

The problem with republicans is that you take yourselves too seriously.

Just bringing this back up.

I had a pair of 5.10 mountain masters and thought they sucked. They didn't hike well, didn't climb well and fell part in a season. They felt like a big poofy pair of basketball shoes, although on the plus side the sticky rubber was pretty worthy. Still, big thumbs down IMHO. I picked up a pair of Garmont Sticky weekends, unfortunately a 1/2 size too small, but liked them a lot. I know Second Bounce still has a crapload of them new at $49 a pair, but with limited sizes.

If I recall correctly, REI members get to vote on the board in a notice sent along with their dividend checks- which should arrive sometime soon. I've never bothered to vote, so I don't know the details, but will check the ballot when I get it in the mail and post what I find here.

and this from the Lowquality Pass: Monday, January 27, 2003 This report was last updated at 8:08 AM General Weather Raining Surface Conditions Wet Snow, Wet Granular and Machine Groomed snow. Visibility (1 - 10, 10 being optimal) 6 Wind Speed south west 17 - 42mph Alpental New Snow 24hr (5am to 5am) 0" New Snow Since 5am 0" Base Depth Bottom 50" Base Depth Top 57" Temperature Bottom 35° Temperature Top 30° Summit West New Snow 24hr (5am to 5am) 0" New Snow 12hr (5pm to 5am) 0" New Snow Since 5am 0" Base Depth Bottom 37" Temperature Bottom 34° Sounds like a nice day to be riding.

Way to rise to the bait, Iain. Can't we all just get along?

Sell the bindings and buy yourself a snowboard, son.

If You're Happy And You Know It Bomb Iraq - by John Robbins If you cannot find Osama, bomb Iraq. If the markets are a drama, bomb Iraq. If the terrorists are frisky, Pakistan is looking shifty, North Korea is too risky, Bomb Iraq. If we have no allies with us, bomb Iraq. If we think that someone's dissed us, bomb Iraq. So to hell with the inspections, Let's look tough for the elections, Close your mind and take directions, Bomb Iraq. It's pre-emptive non-aggression, bomb Iraq. To prevent this mass destruction, bomb Iraq. They've got weapons we can't see, And that's all the proof we need, If they're not there, they must be there, Bomb Iraq. If you never were elected, bomb Iraq. If your mood is quite dejected, bomb Iraq. If you think Saddam's gone mad, With the weapons that he had, And he tried to kill your dad, Bomb Iraq. If corporate fraud is growin', bomb Iraq. If your ties to it are showin', bomb Iraq. If your politics are sleazy, And hiding that ain't easy, And your manhood's getting queasy, Bomb Iraq. Fall in line and follow orders, bomb Iraq. For our might knows not our borders, bomb Iraq. Disagree? We'll call it treason, Let's make war not love this season, Even if we have no reason, Bomb Iraq

Another, short fun (maybe 5 miles rountrip?) snowshoe is into Commomwealth Basin (from Alpental Road). If you stick to the left side of the basin, you can go a couple of miles into the basin before getting into avalanche terrain on Red Mountain or from Lundin. The right side of the basin is somewhat threatened by open slopes on Kendall peak. You do have to park at "Summit West", however, as the parking Nazis will tow your car if you park along Alpental Road.

Well Josh, ya got it. I was up at Lowquality Pass yesterday, happily skimming over the top of the about a foot of crusty, wet glippity glop. Freezing rain did make visibility a little difficult, but made a neat suite of ice on the outside of my gore-tex. Usual number of gapers spun out on the road on the way up, including a Lexus SUV in the ditch at exit 47 and BMW lodged firmly in the snowbank just short of the first exit at the Pass...

Umm. Sold. Trying them out tomorrow.

I bought several and ended up selling them (including one to Slothrop). My major complaint was the lack of cam stops- esp. in the smaller sizes. The bigger ones seemed to work better than the smaller sizes- they felt a lot more stable and weren't as prone to walking. On the plus side, they're pretty damn light WRT Camalots. I ended up getting a prodeal on another set of Camalots and thus, got rid of my surplus Clog cams.

I also forgot to thank the friendly Canadian police officer that gave me a ticket for going 115 km in a 90 zone on Highway 1. Tim, they're not called Mounties for nothing. And yes, a hearty thanks to Mr. Radon for patching up my bean.

But Rudy, did she give you back the contents of the pickle jar?

Ummm, well it wasn't awesome at Crystal yesterday, but it was certainly much better than I expected it would be. No crowds (except on the bumbly runs), good visibility for most of the day and 9" or so of new snow (a little gloppy, but hey, this ain't Colorado). Had some amazing runs down the ridge to the left of right angle- no one else was over there all day. Coverage is still iffy in spots, although I managed to get away with on minor damage to my board. I'll be taking my rock board next time I go down that way.

Nice work you bastards. I was hoping that some one was up there today after TimL and I bailed on the Denny-Tooth traverse Sunday morning due to rain and no visibility.

TimL and I post-holed our way up there today. Have to agree with Alex on the snowshoes and fleblebleb on the ice. Was getting very warm on the way out, but WINDY...

I was at Second Ascent yesterday. They have a shitload of old gear up on the walls- hexes, nuts, bongs, hammers and old ice tools. Maybe they'll sell them to you. Worth a shot anyway.

Nice product placement for Red Bull. Does anyone know if Gadd rates his climbs by the number of Red Bulls needed to fire the crux- something like M9 3RB?

Mythos are gone. I know some one out there wants those Makalus...

My 2 shents: Index: 5.6 handcrack on GNS Godzilla 5.9+ even though it owns my ass LW: Celestial Goove, 5.9 at Pearly Gates 2nd Pitch of Bale/Kramar- or is it the RegularRoute? on Careno Crag (the 5.7 dihedral) Poison Ivy Crack 5.9 2nd pitch Givler's Crack 5.7 Bo Derek .10b Gibson's Crack 5.6- but too short Squamish Dierdre P3,4,5 5.8 Klahanie Crack 5.7- simply the best handcrack I've climbed Mosiquito P1 and P2 5.8 Tieton Inca Roads 5.9 Vantage Party in Your Pants 5.8 Jtree Sail Away 5.8 White Lightning 5.7 The Bong 5.4 (just for the name)

quote: Originally posted by fredrogers: quote:Originally posted by fredrogers: Cleaning out the closet and ran across the following stuff that could use a new home: Men's Makalus, excellent condition and recently waterproofed, size 10.5, $75 LaSportiva Mythos, excellent condition (bought them too large), size 42 1/2 (think that translates to men's 9.5), $90 Seal Line Dry bags Baja 10 and 20, brand new, $8 and $12. Added: John Long's How to Rock Climb, 3rd Ed. Only used on Sundays. $10. PM or email db_climbz@hotmail.com. Drybags are gone.

quote: Originally posted by fredrogers: Cleaning out the closet and ran across the following stuff that could use a new home: Men's Makalus, excellent condition and recently waterproofed, size 10.5, $75 LaSportiva Mythos, excellent condition (bought them too large), size 42 1/2 (think that translates to men's 9.5), $90 Seal Line Dry bags Baja 10 and 20, brand new, $8 and $12. Added: John Long's How to Rock Climb, 3rd Ed. Only used on Sundays. $10. PM or email db_climbz@hotmail.com.